HCR 3

H.C.R. No. 3
  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Children's Emergency Relief International hosted a
  dedication ceremony on August 15, 2025, for the naming of its new
  Austin headquarters in honor of former Texas state representative
  George Malcolm Cowden; and
         WHEREAS, CERI partners with communities and governments
  around the world to meet the basic needs of children by providing
  them with food, clean water, and safe homes; furthermore, the
  nonprofit supports families and individuals through such
  initiatives as counseling, educational programs, life skills
  training, and women's empowerment classes; and
         WHEREAS, George Cowden achieved great distinction during his
  years of service to the State of Texas; earning widespread respect
  in a variety of roles, he held elected office in the Texas House of
  Representatives from 1963 to 1966, served as first assistant
  attorney general, and chaired the Texas Board of Insurance and the
  Public Utility Commission of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Baylor University Law
  School, Mr. Cowden went on to become a trustee at his alma mater as
  well as director of the Baptist Foundation of Texas; he is a
  longtime resident of Austin, where he distinguished himself through
  his work at the Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee law firm; and
         WHEREAS, A man of integrity, faith, and principled
  leadership, George Cowden has long embodied the highest ideals of
  public service, and the naming of this CERI facility in his honor
  represents a fitting tribute to his exceptional record of
  achievement; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication of the
  Children's Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden
  Building and extend to Mr. Cowden sincere appreciation for his
  myriad contributions to his fellow citizens; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for George Cowden as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
  Craddick
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     President of the Senate
  Speaker of the House     
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House on August
  27, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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  Chief Clerk of the House   
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the Senate on
  September 4, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.
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  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
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                Governor